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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 55identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:i5-7500
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3
    • VivoMini VC68V-G058Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7500:Smart Cache

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G238U, VC68V-G058Z-CSM
148 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui5-7500
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-7500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersF0B0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one25.6 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16165912
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers06
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W120 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
VolumeKnown for one0.69 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourGreyGrey
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Pro
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521497123
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR335
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm198 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm195 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm48 mm
WeightDiffers600 g1.13 kg
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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